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2017 Map of Wahkiacus

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wahkiacus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wahkiacus and the surrounding high country of Klickitat County are defined by the dramatic confluence of the Klickitat River and the Little Klickitat River. This area showcases a landscape of deep canyons and expansive elevated flats, including Crofton Prairie and High Prairie. The terrain is marked by significant geological features like Horseshoe Bend and the steep walls of Wahkiacus Canyon and Swale Canyon.

Water sources are central to the geography here, with Maddock Springs and Klickitat Springs appearing alongside the winding riverbeds. The modern transportation network relies on a mix of rural routes such as Schilling Rd and Wahkiacus Heights Rd, while the Klickitat Trail follows the river corridor, tracing a path through the Klickitat Valley. The map also captures several seasonal drainages including Bowman Creek and Swale Creek, which feed into the primary river systems.